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Here you’ll find summaries of stories about Dal alumni featured on external-to-Dal media platforms in the past few months. Link from any headline to read the full article. If you are an alum making headlines, please let us know by !

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From major career milestones to public recognition and notable community impact, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ alumni are often featured in the news. This collection brings together recent media stories showcasing the work and accomplishments of Dal grads across decades and disciplines.

1960s

1970s

Golden Eagle Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Dr. Margaret Oulton (PhD'75), a retired prenatal researcher, donated $2 million to the IWK Health Centre to expand women's health research. The donation follows IWK Foundation's push for more emphasis on women’s health, including a survey and a new Accelerate Research Chair in Women+ Health. Dr. Oulton, alum and former Dal professor, made the donation after her research led to the safe delivery of over 10,000 babies in Atlantic Canada.

Read more about Dr. Oulton

1980s

1990s

2000s

Jo-Anne Galarneau (BA’03) was appointed commissioner of the Public Utilities Board by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Galarneau has been the Executive director and board secretary of the Public Utilities Board for over two years.

Read about Galarneau's path to the DAA

2010s

2020s

Notable alumni

Notable alumni from »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ have achieved significant accomplishments and are well-known, or even famous, for their achievements, leadership and contributions to society.
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